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Scenic Highway 87 AZ

mogollon_rimFrom Fountain Hills to Payson, AZ where I live, is one of the most beautiful drives in the southwest. Along the way are some spectacular stands of Saguaro cactus as you start a gradual climb from almost sea level to 5,000 feet, arriving in Payson and "Rim Country" an RV enthusiasts playground.

RV Country

Two lanes of divided highway route you through a pristine desert landscape of reservation, state and national forest lands undisturbed by development practically until you arrive in Payson, a community of some 15,000 full-time residents, situated among tall Ponderosa Pines. Just a 1.5 hour drive from Fountain Hills, it's a section of AZ 87 known as the Beeline Hwy, where, on any given weekend, you will see RV's, such as pop-up campers, fifth-wheels, travel trailers and motorhomes, every size and description, traveling to the Rim Country. Besides Payson, they are bound for places with names like; Strawberry, Pine, Christopher Creek, Show Low and Sunrise, and where they will find some of the best hiking, fishing, camping, cool temperatures, and scenic forests in the Grand Canyon State.

It's a steady climb from Fountain Hills to the Mt. Ord turn-off, or what is sometimes referred to as the pass, it being the highest point between Ftn Hills and Payson and where some of the larger RV's will struggle. Carry extra water, camping accessories, and take your time. Once past there it's an easy ascent to into Payson where you will find everything you need to stock the RV pantry.

Some friends kept insisting that I share some of the video that I have shot along that scenic road, specifically areas where ancient Saguaro cactus dominate the landscape, giant cactus that always look different depending on the seasons, natural light and time of day. I finally put some of my best footage together, (you still need to drive it yourself!) found some cool music to go with it, loaded it on YouTube, and I hope you enjoy it; YouTube Preview Image

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Rock Your RV With The Beatles

The Beatles

Voted Best Boomer RVer Band On The Road In An RV

While on the road in my fifth-wheel travel trailer I can get WiFi just about anywhere. And when I am stopped in the RV park for the night, these Beatles videos keep me entertained. If you are as big a Beatles fan as I am you will love this site, just click on any song and watch some great Beatles videos.

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RVing Least Expensive Way To Travel

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Boomers Get Ready For The New Motorhome

Much to my surprise, according to the Federal American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Scorecard, Social Security’s online benefit application has the highest score among all federal websites! (and that's a lot of websites fellow boomers) ACSI notes “Their score of 88 puts them in the elite company of online private sector satisfaction leaders like Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.

"Social Security provides economic protection to millions of Americans and their families,” Commissioner Astrue said.  “And we remain committed to providing the public with the highest quality service possible.  Boomers are a generation of trendsetters and they lead the way by doing business the baby boomer way – with Social Security online.”

View the video of the first boomer to apply for Social Security benefits here;

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Hit The Road In Your Fifth Wheel At 62

Over the next two decades, nearly 80 million Americans will become eligible for Social Security benefits, with more than 10,000 retirees per day filing for their Social Security benefits. (Oh, and here is a tip from me: Start drawing your benefit as soon as you are eligible, I know, it's a lower amount at the minimum age of 62, but all the experts say to go that route. Of course, if you don't particularly need Social Security benefits as part of your retirement income,  by all means, wait to get the higher amount.

In order to gird themselves for the tidal wave of new filers, sometimes referred to as the "Silver Tsunami," Social Security has shown the way to "higher ground" by developing a wide-range of convenient and secure online services.“Filing for Social Security benefits online is easy and convenient,” said Ms. Casey-Kirschling.  “I urge my fellow Baby Boomers to give Social Security’s online services a try." Hey, if #1 baby boomer says so, it's good enough for me! 

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